![]() ![]() Despite the power and speed of the latest Mac silicon when it comes to any USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 device, it’s best to forget it and go, in this case for the older Lexar USB 3.1 CFexpress card reader I looked at a while ago. It’s many times larger than the previous Lexar CFexpress reader and in looks, size, weight and design is a more premium product.Īs with the CFexpress Type-A card reader I looked at previously the finish and large rubber base enable the reader to be used easily out in the field, it is in every respect a professional piece of kit with a price to go with it! The first thing that you notice about this card reader is the size and weight. If you own a Mac then go for the cheaper and slower USB 3.1 card reader as you won’t benefit from the additional speed. The bigger issue is that Apple seems to have skipped this generation of connection, so even though the MacBook Pro M1 Max features USB 4, it doesn’t support USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 just Gen 2×1 so you only get 10GB/s, far less than advertised.Įssentially, if you’re using a dedicated video or photography PC with the right compatibility then the Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Reader is a worthwhile investment, as it will save you hours. However, there is an issue, the number of generic computers with this type of connection is limited, although most photo and video-specific PC’s with USB 4 offers backward compatibility to 3.2 Gen 2×2. In real terms that 3.2 Gen 2×2 means that if your computer is equipped with a compatible port, you can expect transfer speeds of 20GB/s (2500MB/s), which is impressive and a huge time saver as the mammoth files transfer from the small CFexpress card to your machine. ![]() The 3.2 Gen 2×2 is the important bit and marks it out against the 3.1 reader Lexar already have on the market. Thankfully Lexar Professional has released the CFexpress Type B USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Reader. ![]() If you’re shooting with the latest cameras, then you’ll be in need of a card reader that can keep up with the action or more to point, the huge files that they create. ![]()
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